| Kharan Fort خاران قلعہ | |
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 A view of Kharan Fort | |
 Interactive map of the Kharan Fort خاران قلعہ area | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Iranian |
| Location | Kharan District,Pakistan |
| Coordinates | 28°34′33″N65°24′53″E / 28.575717°N 65.414749°E /28.575717; 65.414749 |
| Year built | 19th century |
Kharan Fort (Balochi:خاران قلعہ,pronounced[xaːˈraːnˈqɪlɑ]) is anarchaeological site featuring the remains of afortress inKharan District,Balochistan, Pakistan.[1] The fortress dates to the 19th century.
Kharan Fort was built by Azad Khan Nosherwani ofKharan[2][3] Azad Khan constructed elevenfortifications around the city, bolstering its defenses against potential threats fromAfghanistan, theState of Kalat, andforeign traders.[1]
However, the fort's construction faced numerous water-related challenges that hindered progress.[1] Repeated attempts at well andKarez construction yielded no viable water source, rendering fort construction unfeasible.[1]
In response to these issues, aspiritual figure with ties to the chief was sought for help.[1] The spiritual guide led Azad Khan north of Kharan to Dilkasha, an eminent location at the time, where he used hismystical wand to mark the Karez and the fort's location.[1] Reports suggest that, following this intervention, the Karez water flow has remained consistent.[1]
Under the spiritual guide's influence, a new construction strategy was implemented for the fort.[1] Its design drew inspiration fromIranian architecture, utilizing sturdy burnt bricks and incorporatingdome-shaped structures for added security.[1] It is believed that the fort's building materials were transported from a location approximately six kilometers away using ahuman chain.[1]
The fort was built in the Iranian style, with thick burnt bricks and dome-shaped features for security purposes.[1] There was a mosque near the fort that is in ruins now.[4]
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